Blackfoot Sue: Solid Brum Hitmakers

This Disc Magazine feature spotlights Blackfoot Sue, the Birmingham‑based rock band best known for their 1972 hit Standing in the Road. Written by Beverley Legge, the article explores the group’s renewed momentum after a brief lull in the charts, emphasizing their distinctive image and musical evolution. Legge humorously refers to their “secret weapon” — the brothers’ claimed Native American ancestry — as part of their mystique and stage identity.

This New Musical Express feature from August 26 1972 profiles Birmingham band Blackfoot Sue, celebrating their first chart success after eight years of persistence. Written by Tony Norman, the article captures the group’s excitement and humility as they finally break through with their hit single “Standing in the Road.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 26 1972 Country: United Kingdom The piece opens with Norman’s reflection on the magic of a first hit record — t